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Need reliable international shipping from Edinburgh? PACK & SEND Edinburgh East offers secure, professional delivery solutions for parcels, freight, and personal items sent overseas.
With over 30 years’ experience, we handle everything from custom packing and tracking to loss and damage cover, reaching over 80,000 global destinations. Whether it’s electronics, business goods, or excess baggage, we make international delivery simple and stress-free.
At PACK & SEND Edinburgh East, we provide specialist packing for international shipments — perfect for fragile, large, awkward, or valuable (FLAV) items. Whether you’re sending antiques, electronics, or oversized freight, our custom solutions keep your goods safe in transit.
From cushioning to strong wooden crates built for air and sea freight, we ensure maximum protection from pickup to delivery.
With 30+ years of global shipping experience, you can ship overseas with total confidence.
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At PACK & SEND Edinburgh East, we offer a full range of international delivery services to suit your timeline, budget, and cargo type — from urgent parcels to bulky freight.
Air Freight Services
Fast, secure delivery worldwide. Choose International Express Courier for day-definite delivery or consolidated air cargo for heavier shipments. We provide competitive rates and full customs support.
Sea Freight Solutions
Ideal for large or non-urgent items. We offer LCL (Less than Container Load) options and full door-to-door or door-to-port services for palletised and bulky freight.
Standard International Courier
A cost-effective option for non-urgent parcels like books, gifts, or clothing, with typical transit times of 7–12 days.
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Bulk document and letter mail for brochures, reports, or direct campaigns — with global postal delivery at scale.
Whether you’re sending a single item or managing regular international consignments, we’ll help you ship with ease.
get a quoteInternational customs can be complex — but PACK & SEND Edinburgh East makes it easier. Whether you’re sending personal items or commercial freight, our team provides full support with customs paperwork, export declarations, and import clearance.
We offer guidance on:
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Expected clearance times
Duty thresholds and documentation
By ensuring your paperwork is accurate and compliant, we help minimise delays and avoid unexpected charges.
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At PACK & SEND Edinburgh East, we specialise in the safe, stress-free international shipping of personal items. Whether you’re relocating, sending a parcel to family overseas, or moving cherished belongings abroad, we handle the entire process from door to destination.
We collect from your home, office, or storage facility, then professionally pack your goods using export-grade materials. Our service includes:
Export documentation and customs paperwork
Tracked international delivery
Optional loss and damage cover for added peace of mind
From one-off parcels to full international relocations, we’ve helped thousands ship safely across borders — backed by consistent five-star reviews.
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Looking for a low-cost way to send parcels abroad? PACK & SEND Edinburgh East offers a convenient Online Self-Service option — perfect for non-fragile items that don’t need specialist packing.
Ideal for individuals and small businesses, this service lets you:
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It’s fast, flexible, and budget-friendly — with full tracking and reliable transit. As long as your shipment meets our guidelines and isn’t restricted, you’re good to go.
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PACK & SEND Edinburgh East can ship your goods to virtually any destination worldwide. Whether it’s a small parcel or a large freight consignment, we offer reliable international delivery to over 80,000 global locations.
We can professionally pack your items using export-grade materials, or you’re welcome to pack them yourself if they don’t require specialist handling. Either way, we’ll ensure your shipment is ready for safe international transit.
At PACK & SEND Edinburgh East, we offer several international shipping methods to suit your needs:
Air freight for fast, time-sensitive deliveries
Sea freight for cost-effective shipping of large or heavy items
Road freight for cross-border deliveries within Europe or as part of multi-modal logistics
We’ll help you choose the best option based on your budget, timeframe, and shipment type.
International transit times vary depending on the destination, shipping method, and customs clearance.
At PACK & SEND Edinburgh East, delivery can take as little as 1–2 days for European air freight, or up to 14 weeks for sea freight to remote Pacific destinations.
We’ll advise you on the most suitable option and provide realistic timelines based on your shipment and destination.
Yes — at PACK & SEND Edinburgh East, our expert team can professionally pack almost any item, no matter how fragile, valuable, or awkwardly shaped. We use high-quality materials and proven techniques to ensure your goods are protected for long-distance transit.
To learn more about our packing options and get a quote, contact our Edinburgh East service centre — we’re happy to help.
Yes — at PACK & SEND Edinburgh East, we provide full support with export and import customs documentation. Whether you’re sending personal items or commercial goods, we’ll guide you through the paperwork to help ensure your shipment clears customs smoothly and without delay.
PACK & SEND Edinburgh East can ship a wide range of items internationally — including personal effects, business goods, electronics, medical equipment, musical instruments, antiques, artworks, and IT hardware.
There are some prohibited or restricted items, depending on the destination and shipping method. We’ll advise you on what’s allowed and help ensure your shipment meets all customs and carrier regulations.
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At PACK & SEND we know how important it is for you to reach all your international destinations via a single service provider.
We provide a wide range of options for your international shipping solutions to ensure that you can always find the service you need depending on the package that you need to send overseas.
PACK & SEND are truly the experts when it comes to custom packaging and crating those fragile, large, awkward and valuable items like computers, servers, artworks and antiques.
We specialise in accessing the right type of packaging for any item and using all other resources available to protect your shipment.
We take every care to make sure that your items stay safe during transit.
However, for complete peace of mind when you send your shipments domestically or internationally, we provide Warranty Service protection to cover you for loss or damage to your important shipments
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